Auburn University Theatre celebrates '100 Years of Playing' with '9 to 5: The Musical'

"9 to 5: The Musical" is based on the 1980 movie of the same name and features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick.

The Auburn University Theatre in the College of Liberal Arts continues its 2013-2014 season with the smash Broadway hit "9 to 5: The Musical" directed by Chase Bringardner, opening Feb. 20, on the mainstage of the Telfair Peet Theatre and running through March 2.

Tickets for "9 to 5: The Musical" may be purchased online at www.auburnuniversitytheatre.org or by phone at (334) 844-4154. Tickets to the production are free to Auburn University students with ID and $15 for the general public.

"9 to 5: The Musical" is based on the 1980 movie of the same name and features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick. Violet, Doralee and Judy all work for the worst boss in the world: the arrogant and lecherous Franklin Hart. When the three co-workers decide they've had enough, they kidnap Hart and run the office on their own terms. "9 to 5: The Musical" received a record 15 Drama Desk Award nominations and 4 Tony Award nominations.

The current production of "9 to 5: The Musical" runs Feb. 20-22, 25-28 and March 1 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances Feb. 23 and March 2 at 2:30 p.m.

The production marks an important milestone for theatre on the Auburn campus. In 1913, the first stage company, Auburn Footlights, formed as a student organization and following World War I, penned the name Auburn Players. One hundred years later, AU Players continues as the student organization supporting faculty-led productions of Auburn University Theatre.

"9 to 5: The Musical" runs Feb. 20-22, 25-28 and March 1 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances Feb. 23 and March 2 at 2:30 p.m.